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Financial Solutions Advisor - PNC Wealth Management

PNC · Skokie, IL · $52,500–$87,500 a year · Full time

Posted Aug 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

Tell me how you have grown a book of investment and insurance business. What did your weekly activity look like?

What they are checking: Whether they have a repeatable prospecting habit, since the role depends on building their own pipeline.

Tell me about a time you had to tell a client something they did not want to hear about their plan.

What they are checking: Whether they put suitability and honesty ahead of closing a sale.

Describe a client relationship you kept for years. What did you do that made them stay?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that retention and share of wallet come from steady service, not one good sale.

What would you do

Walk me through how you would run a first meeting with a branch client who has money sitting in a savings account.

What they are checking: Whether they lead with discovery and the client's goals before talking about any product.

How comfortable are you with outbound calling, and what do you say in the first thirty seconds?

What they are checking: Whether they can open a cold or warm call naturally and earn the next conversation.

A client needs something outside your scope, like trust services or a mortgage. How do you handle the referral?

What they are checking: Whether they know when to bring in internal partners and do it in a way that serves the client.

How do you work with branch staff so they think of you when a client mentions retirement or college savings?

What they are checking: Whether they build referral relationships inside the branch, which drives most of this role's leads.

About the work

How would you explain the difference between a fixed annuity and a variable annuity to a retiree?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain products plainly and honestly, including costs and risks, to a non-expert client.

How do you decide whether an investment is suitable for a client, and how do you document it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand suitability and best-interest obligations and keep records that hold up to review.

What licenses do you hold, and how do you stay current on products and rules?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the licensing bar and keep their knowledge fresh without being told to.

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The full job description

As published by PNC.

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Financial Solutions Advisor within PNC Wealth Management, you will be based in Skokie, IL. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. Job Description • Consults on investment and insurance strategies, as well as the development of financial plans for clients. Grows and retains an investment and insurance book of business. Owns the client experience, efficiently handling sales and service, identifying sales and/or executing opportunities and making referrals to internal business partners as appropriate. • Acquires, expands and maintains client relationships through branch business development and outbound calling. Grows client loyalty and share of wallet through an exceptional client experience. Applies product and procedural knowledge to solve client problems appropriately and efficiently. • Develops and implements investment and insurance strategies for clients. Determines the best products to support such strategies. Presents sound financial recommendations and guidance to clients. Establishes individual financial plans based on client financial needs and objectives. Monitors financial plans and recommends changes as needed. • Actively and regularly coaches and educates branch staff and internal business partners to identify investment opportunities. Drives investment education and visibility among branch staff. In partnership with branch manager and/or investment sales associate, leads the branch team on actions to achieve investment results. Shows urgency with activities and leads by example. Has regular and effective communication with internal and external partners to build strong relationships that drive referral activity. • Regularly meets with branch manager and other internal business partners to communicate and review business results and pipeline management. Meets service level agreements on lead and referral follow up. Adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, policies and guidelines. PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be: • Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions. • Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework. Qualifications Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position. Competencies Coaching Others, Customer Experience Management., Customer Retention, Effective Communications, Interpersonal Relationships, Managing Multiple Priorities, Prospecting, Sales Tasks And Activities, Selling. Work Experience Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree with < 1 year of professional experience and/or successful completion of a formal development program. In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered. Education Associates Certifications No Required Certification(s) Licenses FINRA Series 7 and 66 (or 63,65) required. Life and Health Insurance required. Pay Transparency Base Salary: $52,500.00 – $87,500.00 Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data and on individual skills, experience, and education. Application Window Generally, this opening is expected to be posted for two business days from 08/20/2026, although it may be longer with business discretion. Benefits PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future. Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives. In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service. To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com . Disability Accommodations Statement If an accommodation is required to participate in the application process, please contact us via email at AccommodationRequest@pnc.com . Please include “accommodation request” in the subject line title and be sure to include your name, the job ID, and your preferred method of contact in the body of the email. Emails not related to accommodation requests will not receive responses. Applicants may also call 877-968-7762 and say "Workday" for accommodation assistance. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. At PNC we foster an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to employment applicants and qualified individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to perform the essential functions of their positions. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. This position is subject to the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA) and, for any registered role, the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (SAFE Act) and/or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain criminal history. California Residents Refer to the California Consumer Privacy Act Privacy Notice to gain understanding of how PNC may use or disclose your personal information in our hiring practices.

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